Healthy Soil Management to Sustainably Address Future Climate Change
Healthy Soil Management to Sustainably Address Future Climate Change Eco-friendly farming methods should not have waited for climate change to work up towards recognizing calls for immediate attention. What is central to this whole movement in sustainable agriculture is the concern about soils, the vital but often neglected resources. Healthy soils sustain agricultural productivity and alleviate it by combating climate change through carbon sequestration and ecosystem resilience. Introduction to the Role of Soil in Climate Change Carbon Sink Healthy soils are among the planet's most effective carbon peepholes. ● Carbon sequestration —up to 58% of the terrestrial carbon can be diverted to soils, so it affects greenhouse gas emissions. ● Organic matter: Soil carbon-storing capacity is increased with organic matter through composting, crop rotation, and cover crops. Reduced Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture Healthy soils improve the resilience of crops against the ...